(December 22, 2025) On this episode of HTNR, we fire up the time machine and head back to December 1933, when Alan Blumlein and the EMI team helped give birth to stereo recording. From there, it’s a fast-moving rundown of AV news, including Klipsch’s new ProMedia Luminina 2.1 desktop system, Bowers & Wilkins’ PX8 S2 McLaren Edition, Kaleidescape’s compact Mini Terra Prime server, and StormAudio’s plans to expand its global footprint.
We also dig into new data that puts the state of streaming into perspective, then wrap with Amp Genie’s approach to simplifying modern AV receivers, fresh disc reviews and releases, Kaleidescape updates, and a slate of timely holiday disc and gear deals.
Many thanks to both of the show's exclusive advertising sponsors: madVR Labs and SVS! Please click on their links and check out what they have to offer.
You can watch on YouTube and Spotify, and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Links are below...
Home Theater News Review: HTNR Season 3 - Episode 16 links and notes:
PODCAST LINKS
- CLICK TO WATCH and LISTEN on YouTube
- CLICK TO LISTEN or WATCH on Spotify
- CLICK TO LISTEN on Apple Podcasts
EXPLORE CYBER DEALS:
-Click here
-SVS Codes: GoDual (5% off dual subs), System (5% off 5 or more Speakers)
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY SVS AND madVR
-SVS: www.svsound.com
-madVR: https://madvrenvy.com/
DISC DEALS OF THE WEEK
-Top Gun Maverick 4K: https://amzn.to/3MA6QNR
-Everest 4K: https://amzn.to/4916bMY
-Oblivion 4K: https://amzn.to/4qgy7U2
GEAR DEAL OF THE WEEK
Klipsch Bluetooth Speaker Deals. Two great gift ideas for the holidays, with the Klipsch Austin dropping to about $66 and the Nashville landing at about $99.
-Austin: https://amzn.to/45h3e9I
-Nashville: https://amzn.to/4oWqvor
ADDITIONAL LINKS:
-Capital Audiofest Interview with SVS/Nick Brown:
-Px8 S2 (Amazon): https://amzn.to/4s5D57L
-Kaleidescape Mini Terra Prime (Audio Advice): https://audioadvice.io/4j3sVjI
-The Focal Pro Experience: https://www.thefocalproexperience.com
-Focal Powered by Naim: https://www.focalpoweredbynaim.com
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